- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Caruaru
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (元26) | 元32 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (元28) | 元26 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元9 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.50 (元5.81) | 元14 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.17 (元7) | 元12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (元20) | 元58 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.50 (元5.81) | 元7 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (元5.49) | 元5.01 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (元32) | 元60 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.38 (元9) | 元7 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.61 (元4.33) | 元7 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 900 (元1,494) | 元3,567 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (元1,411) | 元2,125 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元833 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,533 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (元162) | 元78 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元8,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元44 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (元175) | 元467 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 225 (元374) | 元553 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (元281) | 元950 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 60,493 (元100,429) | 元155,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.41 (元5.66) | 元7 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (元218) | 元138 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 (元15) | 元10 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (元299) | 元100 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (元18) | 元28 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (元8) | 元7 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (元96) | 元100 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (元65) | 元112 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 (元15) | 元50 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (元15) | 元15 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (元227) | 元168 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元40 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.660
CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元11,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元10,402
(R$ 6,265)
in Caruaru.
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